PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1695186
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1695186
Tour operator software is a specialized technological solution created to optimize the operations of travel agencies and tour operators. It assists in managing bookings, itineraries, customer relationships, and payments, improving efficiency and enhancing the customer experience.
The primary components of tour operator software include software and services. Software encompasses computer programs and applications crafted to streamline and automate diverse tour management functions like booking, scheduling, invoicing, and customer relationship management. These are deployed through various modes such as cloud-based, on-premises, and various subscription models such as one-time, monthly, and annual subscriptions. These cater to enterprises of various sizes, including large corporations and small to medium-sized businesses.
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The tour operator software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.71 billion in 2024 to $0.8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of mobile platforms by travelers, rising popularity of eco-tourism, increasing global travel, rising adoption of cloud-based solutions, growing preference for online booking.
The tour operator software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for contactless travel, growing integration of IoT devices, increasing reliance on big data, increasing use of AI to automate customer service, growing emphasis on health and safety protocols in travel planning. Major trends in the forecast period include artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, internet of things, cloud-based deployment, automation of time-consuming, technological advancements.
The surge in adventure tourism is anticipated to drive the expansion of the tour operator software market in the foreseeable future. Adventure tourism involves traveling to remote or exotic destinations to engage in physically challenging activities or experiences, fostering a sense of excitement, thrill, and exploration. This upward trend in adventure tourism can be attributed to various factors, including the quest for unique experiences, rising disposable incomes, and the influence of social media. Tour operator software plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency, safety, and satisfaction of adventure tourism by offering features such as customization tools, resource management, booking and reservation systems, communication platforms, safety protocols, CRM solutions, analytics, reporting mechanisms, and mobile accessibility. For instance, data from the Adventure Travel Trade Association in June 2023 revealed that the trip fill rate averaged 65%, marking a notable 52% increase compared to 2021 levels. Consequently, the burgeoning popularity of adventure tourism activities is fueling the growth of the tour operator software market.
Leading companies in the tour operator software sector are prioritizing the development of sophisticated and intelligent solutions, including trip-planning tools, to maintain a competitive advantage. A trip-planning tool is a software program or application designed to assist users in organizing and managing various aspects of their journeys, such as creating itineraries, booking accommodations, discovering attractions, and monitoring expenses. For example, Steller, a US-based travel platform company, launched Trips in January 2024, an innovative collaborative trip-planning tool that seamlessly integrates human storytelling with artificial intelligence, revolutionizing traditional travel planning methods. This platform enables users to explore, interact with, and book trips inspired by experiences shared by their favorite creators. Trips by Steller offers a wide range of features, including itinerary management, access to handpicked trips curated by travel influencers and local experts, booking of unique experiences, and effortless sharing of travel plans with friends and family.
In March 2023, Travelsoft, a France-based software firm, acquired Travel Compositor for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Travelsoft aims to broaden its portfolio of booking software services and emerge as a global leader in travel SaaS solutions. Travel Compositor, headquartered in Spain, specializes in developing software solutions tailored to the travel industry.
Major companies operating in the tour operator software market report are Amadeus IT Group SA; Infotree Solutions Ltd.; GP Solutions GmbH; WeTravel Inc.; TraveloPro Ltd.; Qtech Software Pvt Ltd.; Rezdy Pty Ltd.; Dolphin Dynamics Ltd.; SAN Tourism Software Group; Trawex Technologies Private Limited; Globe Track.; Checkfront Inc.; Techno Heaven Consultancy Pvt Ltd.; Tourwriter; Travelogic; Travefy Inc.; Centaur Systems LLC; Adventure Bucket List LLC; Vacation Labs Private Limited; ResRequest; Thasa Technologies Ltd.; Xola Inc.; Retreat Guru Ltd.; TrekkSoft AG; Orioly
Asia Pacific was the largest region in the tour operator software market in 2024. The regions covered in the tour operator software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the tour operator software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The tour operator software market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as booking management, inventory management, and financial management services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The tour operator software market also includes sales of mobile applications, itinerary software, and customer relationship management software. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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This report focuses on tour operator software market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.